2 responses from Mr Jon Slater (Individual)
1. Mr Jon Slater (Individual) : 16 Apr 2012 10:46:00
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Policy/Site No.
LA1.3 Housing Allocations - All Kendal sites
1.1 Do you consider that the South Lakeland District Council Land Allocations DPD is legally compliant?
Yes
2.1 Do you consider that the South Lakeland District Council Land Allocations DPD is sound?
No
2.2 If NO please identify which test of soundness your representation relates to by selecting the relevant option(s) below and completing section 2.3.
The DPD is not justified in that it is not founded on a robust and credible evidence base and/or is not considered the most appropriate strategy when considered against the reasonable alternatives.
2.3 Please give details of the change(s) you consider necessary to make the South Lakeland District Council Land Allocations DPD sound, having regard to the test you have identified at question 2.2 above.
It would be helpful if you could state your proposed change to the DPD and the reasons why you think it is necessary.
I consider that the process has been unsound for the following reasons
1) A largely negative public response has resulted in very little change to the plan and some sites have actually been expanded.
2) A high forecast for population growth has been adopted in the plan, which does not match with current population trends.
3) The proposed allocation for housing appears to be out of balance with the allocation for employment. We are in an area that has consistently lost large employers and only gained small, mainly service work, employment. This will encourage commuting out of the area, which is at odds with the criterion of environmental sustainability. It is also likely to increase second home ownership, which is a major problem in the area, as local people with low paid jobs may be unable to afford the new properties anyway.
4) The addition of 189 new properties in the area referenced R103M-mod will result in even more strain on the local infrastructure, such as school places, public transport and the road network. Access to these households will be via
a) the town centre – already congested particularly at rush hour times
b) Queens Road – already a problem are that has necessitated the introduction of traffic calming in the form of 20mph limit and speed bumps
c) Vicarage Drive – already a problem are that has necessitated the introduction of traffic calming in the form of 20mph limit and speed bumps
5) Green space/town boundaries – the space immediately to the west of Underwood has a tree line that provides a natural boundary to the west of the town. It can be seen from the other side of Kendal and is seen as being so important that the trees have protection orders on them to maintain that tree line. Building beyond this tree line expands the town into green space/belt and reduced the effect of this natural boundary.
3.1 If your representation is seeking a change, do you consider it necessary to participate in the oral part of the examination?
NO, I do not wish to participate at the oral examination
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2. Mr Jon Slater (Individual) : 18 May 2012 11:48:00
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Policy/Site No.
LA1.3 Housing Allocations - R103M-mod KENDAL STAINBANK GREEN
1.1 Do you consider that the South Lakeland District Council Land Allocations DPD is legally compliant?
Yes
2.1 Do you consider that the South Lakeland District Council Land Allocations DPD is sound?
No
2.2 If NO please identify which test of soundness your representation relates to by selecting the relevant option(s) below and completing section 2.3.
The DPD is not justified in that it is not founded on a robust and credible evidence base and/or is not considered the most appropriate strategy when considered against the reasonable alternatives.
2.3 Please give details of the change(s) you consider necessary to make the South Lakeland District Council Land Allocations DPD sound, having regard to the test you have identified at question 2.2 above.
It would be helpful if you could state your proposed change to the DPD and the reasons why you think it is necessary.
4) The addition of 189 new properties in the area referenced R103M-mod will result in even more strain on the local infrastructure, such as school places, public transport and the road network. Access to these households will be via
a) the town centre – already congested particularly at rush hour times
b) Queens Road – already a problem are that has necessitated the introduction of traffic calming in the form of 20mph limit and speed bumps
c) Vicarage Drive – already a problem are that has necessitated the introduction of traffic calming in the form of 20mph limit and speed bumps
5) Green space/town boundaries – the space immediately to the west of Underwood has a tree line that provides a natural boundary to the west of the town. It can be seen from the other side of Kendal and is seen as being so important that the trees have protection orders on them to maintain that tree line. Building beyond this tree line expands the town into green space/belt and reduced the effect of this natural boundary.
3.1 If your representation is seeking a change, do you consider it necessary to participate in the oral part of the examination?
NO, I do not wish to participate at the oral examination
Please tick the box if you wish to be notified when the document is submitted, published and adopted.
Please notify me
